News Producer

Full Time Job
WTAE-TV, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA has an opening for a strong, take-charge News Producer who knows how to create memorable newscasts. The right candidate will have a track record of being creative, aggressive, have the ability to make decisions and communicate the plan in a clear, concise manner. We expect excellent news judgment and a can-do attitude. Candidates must have a proven track record of winning the big story, breaking news and weather. Candidates must be fast and calm under pressure and be able to work well in a room of same-minded pros. The successful candidate will know how to use digital/social media to find great stories as well as to post them.

Job Responsibilities:
• Selecting, researching and writing content for live newscasts to further the high-paced Pittsburgh's Action News 4 branding
• Working with reporters and photojournalists to develop highly visual stories in assigned newscasts
• Communicating, coordinating and executing creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photojournalists, editors, digital producers and production staff

Required Skills:
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to synthesize and summarize information into easy-to-understand components
• Creative presentation style and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts that include nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news

Required Experience:
• Four years producing experience preferred
• Experience with ENPS preferred

Education:

• College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news or related field preferred
• Military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) with associated producing experience will be considered.

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.